Sr. Advisor – RWE Research Scientist Full-time

HEOR Research Scientist

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Title: HEOR Research Scientist

City: Cork, Cork, Ireland

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that contribute across a variety of business service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidized canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our 'Live Your BEST Life' wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

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Summary

The demand for high-quality health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) and real-world evidence (RWE) to support drug development, health technology assessment/access decisions, product differentiation, and clinical decision-making continues to increase. The Lilly HEOR team aims to accelerate equitable patient access and transform healthcare delivery through the execution and communication of bold, high-impact science. We seek talented, energetic, creative, diverse, influential, and collaborative team members to join the HEOR function and Team Lilly.

The HEOR Research Scientist will provide strategic insight/leadership into Lilly's portfolio's health outcomes (HO) evidence needs (e.g., health economics, patient reported outcomes, real world evidence, access and reimbursement). The scientist will use their knowledge of health outcomes disciplines, therapeutic area knowledge of disease states in the Lilly portfolio, understanding of drug development and commercialization, and geographic market knowledge in the role. Research project ownership and execution are required. The scientist may have duties ranging from developing and articulating product value propositions, patient-reported outcomes strategies, real-world evidence generation, and differentiation strategies using HO research, depending on the individual assignment.

Responsibilities

Strategy

• Drives sustained integration of HEOR from early clinical development through commercialization, depending on the role's focus.
• Develops and oversees HO research strategy for compounds in the Lilly portfolio in the relevant therapeutic area(s).
• Serves as a strategic partner on lead/core teams throughout development and/or commercialization.
• Formulates and drives patient-focused outcomes, real-world evidence, and economic value strategies for priority products and geographies.

Study Development and Execution

• Develops bold, high-impact science for products across the lifecycle to influence and support evidence needs for Lilly products in support of improving patient outcomes.
• Applies technical expertise appropriate for the role (e.g., scope or depth in statistical analysis, economic modelling, clinical trials, PFO development, observational/epidemiologic research, and health technology or other value assessment) within a therapeutic area.
• Applies disease state knowledge and research methods to solve HO issues associated with registration, pricing, reimbursement, and access initiatives.

Organizational Leadership and Influence

• Links technical expertise with business acumen and establishes and maintains strategic relationships with key internal and external decision-makers.
• Effectively leads HO evidence planning and implementation in collaboration with cross-functional teams across the development and commercialization lifecycle teams.
• Effectively integrates with and influences key business partners and external stakeholders to achieve goals and outcomes.

Information Dissemination

• Effectively communicates HO information to internal business partners, the scientific community, and customers.
• Drives research dissemination strategies and lead research communication efforts, including abstracts, posters, podium presentations, promotional materials, and manuscripts.
• Plan for, align, and drive the application of results/deliverables to increase the impact of HO work.

Environmental Awareness

• Maintains awareness of significant developments in disease states in the Lilly portfolio and HO field, including current HO methodologies and applications and other issues as appropriate for the position.
• Anticipates and evaluates future market needs and trends for HO information within pertinent therapeutic areas and geography of interest.
• Monitors and influences internal and external environmental factors that shape and impact the generation and use of HO research.

Project Management

• Ensures HO projects meet timelines, budget, and scope by coordinating research efforts with cross-functional Lilly business partners and external collaborators as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD, MD) with 5-11 years OR PharmD/MS degree with 5-11 years of experience in creating, executing, and delivering outcomes strategies/projects.
• Strong comprehension and communication skills, including the ability to translate and disseminate complex scientific information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate within and across teams

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Understanding of health care systems in at least one of the US, Europe, and Asia
• Understanding of and experience with healthcare delivery models and clinical research
• Technical and analytic capabilities in one or more of the following areas: economic modelling, economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness evaluation, patient-focused outcomes, real-world evidence, burden of disease, epidemiology, statistics, health care policy
• Demonstrated ability to drive research agendas to completion and dissemination
• Ability to think and act globally with a customer focus and a solution orientation

Additional Information

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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